Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup With Steamed Mussels

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup With Steamed Mussels, a comforting and flavorful bowl of soup with fresh mussels
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Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion , chopped fine
1 red bell pepper , chopped fine
6 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup fresh basil , chopped
2 tablespoons thin sliced basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes , in a thick puree ( from one 28-ounce can )
1 1/4 lbs vine ripened tomatoes , cut small dice ( about 4 )
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 pinch sugar
1 3/4 lbs country-style bread , crust removed , cut into 1-inch cubes ( about 7 cups )
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs mussels , scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup dry white wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
456
Sugar
8g
Fat
20g
Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup With Steamed Mussels is a recipe that originated in Tuscany, Italy. This soup is hearty and made with fresh, healthy ingredients. This delicious and fragrant dish made its way to coastal regions where they could add fresh seafood to enhance the flavor. This soup is considered comfort food as it warms up cold winter nights and is a perfect meal for sharing with friends and family. This soup is easy to make, and anyone can follow the steps mentioned above to have a perfectly flavorful bowl of soup. The combination of mussels along with the soup adds a lot of flavor and taste to the dish.

Instructions

1.In a soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté onion, garlic and red pepper for 4-5 minutes.
2.Add chopped basil, dried oregano, canned crushed tomatoes, diced vine ripened tomatoes, low sodium chicken broth, salt, and a pinch of sugar.
3.Make sure to stir the soup and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4.Add the cubed bread pieces to the soup and return to a simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring constantly.
5.Add in black pepper and continue to simmer until soup thickens and bread dissolves around 10-15 minutes longer cover the soup with a lid at this point.
6.Meanwhile, steam the mussels and wine in a large pot, covered, over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Shake the pot a few times, until the mussels are opened.
7.Discard unopened mussels and add the mussel broth to the soup, stir well.
8.Add the steamed mussels to the soup once ready and serve it hot with thin slices of basil, salt, and pepper.

PROS

This soup is full of tomatoes and has delicious flavors.
It’s the perfect dish for cold winter nights and great for feeding a crowd.

The addition of mussels bring a twist to this comforting soup and make it a heart-healthy, low-fat meal.

This soup is perfect for people with busy schedules, as it can be prepped and cooked in about 60-65 minutes.

CONS

The bread and mussels in this soup may not be for everyone, and it’s better to avoid it if anyone has an allergy to shellfish.

This dish is best served fresh and can become soggy if reheated.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with health benefits. Tomatoes are high in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, and are known to reduce inflammation and improve heart health. Mussels are highly nutritious and a good source of protein, vitamin C, iron, and Omega-3 fatty acids which lower cholesterol levels.
The olive oil used to cook this dish is also a healthy source of monounsaturated fats, which helps lower the risk of heart disease.

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